Atieran Defence Force

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Atieran Defence Force
Flag of the ADF
Crest of the ADF
MottoSi vis pacem, para bellum (Latin: If you want peace, prepare for war)
Founded26 June 2020
Service branches
HeadquartersAlexandra Hill, Atiera
Leadership
Commander-in-ChiefMunroe I
Chief of Defence StaffVacant
Manpower
Active personnel2
Reserve personnel0

The Atieran Defence Forces (ADF) or Atieran Forces (AF), are the unifed defence forces of Atiera. The forces comprise of naval and land units, refered to as the Atieran Royal Navy (ARN) and the Atieran Royal Army (ARA) respectively.

History

The Atieran Defence Force was founded on 26 June 2020 by Munroe I to defend the land and people of Atiera. By law, it is not considered an armed force due to its legal status, as there are no records stating its creation and existence.

On the same day of the foundation, Sir Bob Jopy was commissioned into the Atieran Royal Army as General of the Army and was later appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff, making Jopy the second in command of the Atieran Defence Force, below the Commander-in-Chief, His Majesty Alexander I. Later in the year, Sir Bob resigned and from his position as the Chief of Defence Staff, leaving the position vacant temporarily.

On 19 June 2021, General Cameron Cezar was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff.[1]

Current structure

Atieran Royal Army

The Atieran Royal Army is the primary ground security force responsible for the protection of Atieran claims and citizens. Alongside it's infantry corps, it has air capabilities with the Army Air Corps. The titular head of the army is the Commander-in-Chief, sovereign, and head of state, Munroe I. The professional head of the navy is the General of the Army, of which the position vacant. The central command of the Army is the Army Board.

Atieran Royal Navy

The Atieran Royal Navy is the primary naval element of the Atieran Defence Force responsible for protection and safety of Atieran waters. The titular head of the navy is the Commander-in-Chief, sovereign, and head of state, Munroe I. The professional head of the navy is the Fleet Admiral, of which the position vacant. The central command of the navy is the Naval Board.

Order of precedence

References

  1. Alexander, Liam (19 June 2021) ARA Order 1. Retrieved 20 June 2021